Shurland Shawn Corriea

**** *. *********

Rockville MD. 20852

202-***-****

acqmpw@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

To secure a position as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant where I'll be able to utilize my extensive experience to facilitate desired results.

Experience

March 2015– Present: Hire Counsel

Reviewed documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items

Reviewed and summarizes information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions

January 2008- September 2013: Paralegal, CACI Washington DC

Searched and extracts legal references in libraries and computer-data banks.

Performed legal research; indexes, tracks and controls exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial.

Screened documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

Demonstrate ability to produce high quality work under short deadlines

Reviewed and coded of documents for privilege and relevancy issues

Managed multiple matters on a single site

Performed basic and complex database and Internet research and compilation of said information and materials for attorneys in a timely manner.

Reviewed documents on 5 major document review assignments that were related to 2nd request issued by the Dept. of Justice and/or FCC

Photocopied and /or scan documents according to instructions.

Filed and organized case documents electronically on extranet sites.

Assisted with filing pleadings

Generated case notebooks, witness files

August 2000- March 2007: Paralegal, Robins, Kaplan, Miler & Ciresi LLP Washington DC

Provided legal and administrative support for litigation firm

Assisted with scheduling meetings with clients

Prepared billings for clients

Performed legal research

Drafted legal documents

Logged substantial travel hours across country per request of several attorneys to assist on multi-million dollar trials

Prepared trial notebooks case briefs for court

Filed court documents electronically

Prepared responses to complaints and discovery requests

Organized case files and maintain documents

Organized documents and coordinate document productions

Conducted various document searches and factual research

Prepared witness and matter materials for case preparation

Prepared for and attend depositions

Motion practice

Court filings

Prepared for and attend trials

Implement an online billing system for clients

Draft legal memoranda and client correspondence

Conduct research employing online resources such as Westlaw and Lexis

Assist with document production and trial preparation

Reported directly to paralegal coordinator and/or over 5 attorneys with broad range responsibilities that encompass the timely and complex preparation of cases from discovery to trial phase.

Ensured open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence.

Performed computerized and law library research to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials.

Prepared content-specific case files for attorneys reflecting supporting forms, documentation, and photographs to use during client presentation, and index/cross-reference network database information.

Assisted with document production, document organization and bates labeling.

Filed and retrieved documents at local courts and government agencies.

Created and maintain files

Demonstrated effective communications skills (written and oral).

Worked both independently with little supervision and in 4-8 person teams.

Efficiently and effectively met deadlines while managing interruptions and frequently changing priorities.

Retrieved documents for exhibit and witness packets for depositions and trials.

Assisted with non-billable projects, i.e. preparation seminars, CLE materials. etc.

Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Westlaw, Lexis, Live note, Concordance, Summation and Omega

Other Experience

Over 14 years of experience with large litigation law firm.

Contract expert with vast experience

Strong eye for detail

Dedicated to determining the true status of each form

Able to understand the most complex instructions

Works well against tight deadlines

Detail-oriented with excellent research, investigative, organizing skills.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making abilities and a high level of confidentiality in order to uphold the ethical standards of the legal profession.

Skilled at analyzing and assembling complex information and data, researching and preparing memoranda regarding the law, the facts, and the application of the law to those facts, managing litigation and administrative timelines.

Able to work collaboratively and effectively in a team setting with attorneys and other legal staff in office or in trial setting.

Able to schedule, prepare for, assist with, and summarize depositions, and other legal discovery, and effectively interact with clerks and other administrative personnel of courts and public agencies, and other parties, as needed to fulfill job assignments in house or at trial.

Education

June 1995: Cardozo High School, Washington, DC.

High School diploma received

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